The atmosphere in the hall suddenly froze.
Prince Lu Xuhua, seated in the main seat, frowned, his hands pressing on the armrests.
His deep voice broke the silence: "The Imperial Guards escorting the Crown Prince returned to the palace to report three days ago..."
"However..." Lu Xuhua paused meaningfully, "it seems three special individuals are missing."
Lu Xuyang's previously triumphant expression instantly stiffened.
Standing in the center aisle, he snapped his folding fan shut with a "pa" sound.
"Special individuals?" Prince Lu Xuen exclaimed in surprise, nearly spilling his teacup.
The princes exchanged shocked glances.
They were not surprised by the disappearance of the Imperial Guards, but by their second brother's ability to grasp such secretive information.
It's important to know that the whereabouts of the Imperial Guards have always been accountable only to the Emperor!
"Second Brother's intelligence is indeed impressive."
